The Middlesex-London region is likely in for an icy, rainy, and windy start to the weekend, according to a freezing rain warning issued by Environment Canada.
Forecasters predict that a storm system will bring freezing rain to London, Parkhill, and Eastern Middlesex County early Saturday morning, followed by strong winds in the afternoon.
The national weather agency said freezing rain is forecasted to begin early Saturday and may last for a few hours before it transitions to rain.
The transition to rain will occur as temperatures rise to above zero. Ice accretion is not expected to be significant.
Strong winds gusting up to 70 or 80 km/h are also expected Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. The combination of strong winds and any ice build-up may lead to local power outages, according to the special weather advisory.
Strathroy, Komoka, and Western Middlesex County are also expected to see up to 70 or 80 km/h winds blow through the region into Saturday evening. Some damage to tree branches as well as local power outages may also occur.
In addition to the strong winds, rain and mild temperatures are also expected Saturday into Saturday night.